Leadership Notes From: Military Leadership In the Pursuit of Excellence Second Edition
Leadership Notes From: Military Leadership In the Pursuit of Excellence Second Edition Notes: Military Leadership In the Pursuit of Excellence Second Edition Posting current as of: 05Feb19; 0700. Introduction to Part One Key Points o Leadership lacks a clear definition. Senior military officers and academics hold various perspectives. Some view leadership from the aspect of art, others science; some see it as an amalgam of both. There are also various opinions leadership is taught or learned. o Despite the lack of definition, people recognize good leadership when they see it. Good leadership mobilizes constituents toward shared objectives and generally appreciates the value of each participant. o Personalities and situations contribute to what defines a person as a leader; there's no consistent pattern that defines a leader under this context. o Four-part book: § Part 1 Leaders and leadership § Part 2 Followers and followership § Part 3 Leaders and followers